Asuka Kazama: Frametraps and Pressure

[R-D]

The main reason to not do three leg cutters is its interrupt-able and can be reversal’d. Same with any leg cutter string.

Leg cutter is airtight, there’s no point where you can reversal out of it. The same goes for if you cancel into a special.

However it does have an unfortunate tendency to whiff the 2nd hit when you’re trying to use it as a poke. It’s better saved for closer range.

[FlyingVe]

Whiplash to Toe Kick xx CADC > cr.hp would be awesome if cr.hp wasn’t -12 on block (according to frame data).

WtTK xx CADC leaves you at +7 and cr.hp has a 9 frame start-up and crumples upon counter hit, would be godlike if cr.hp wasn’t so unsafe. I wonder if you can tag the cr.hp to make it safe, doubt it though.

That would be awesome except that you’d get more damage of frame trapping with a jab or strong than a risky crumple trap.

Also, bMP>MK is an interruptible string, so don’t overdo it.

[FlyingVe]

Safe jumps? Anyone got any?

I’ve been looking but haven’t found anything yet. I also don’t know how landing recovery works in this game specifically, I assume its the same as SF4, so no safe jumping on Ryu.

Also, I’ve that jump startup is still considered airborne, either that or there is no jump startup. Even if you do a perfect meaty, if they are holding up back, they will be airborne.

[Fergus2k8]

Safe jumps? Anyone got any?

I’ve been looking but haven’t found anything yet. I also don’t know how landing recovery works in this game specifically, I assume its the same as SF4, so no safe jumping on Ryu.

Also, I’ve that jump startup is still considered airborne, either that or there is no jump startup. Even if you do a perfect meaty, if they are holding up back, they will be airborne.

Asuka Video Archive

[media=youtube]UvRHna8Ej0E[/media] This is a setup i found with Asuka and it really works. Most characters with a reversal can’t stop it, and it’s hard to tell if it can cross up or not. I’m gonna post more vids on how to have ambiguous setups on forward rolls and safe jumps on certain char. in a few days. She has good setups Look at info for details.( Oh yeah i should say safe jump rather haha)

[R-D]

Also, bMP>MK is an interruptible string, so don’t overdo it.

This isn’t true, there’s no gap in the string.

[FlyingVe]

This isn’t true, there’s no gap in the string.

my bad, it’s the other one bMP>dMK that’s interrupt able.

[Deebs]

I’m pretty sure you only have 2 frames of trip guard in this game… meaning you can safe jump ryu. That’s according to the guide at least. Haven’t touched safe jumps yet; probably won’t for a while.

[Class_Real]

Having a lot of success with CADCing Asuka’s cr.mp and mixing them up with overheads, forward st.lk, double sweeps, EX cancan, and dash backs. I was using the counter a lot at first but I’ve found that for the most part if someone’s mashing then forward st.lk will almost always beat whatever they’re doing anyway. I’ve even started to apply this on hit as well as on block. If the mixup is successful then I end up with 600+ damage as opposed to the 400ish I’d get by ending the combo.

Risky stuff, but rewarding.

[Fergus2k8]

I like to do cr.lp and then immediately ex sweep throw.

[Flipboy189]

She’s totally getting buffed if they decide to.

[Siegvriel]

Here’s how I currently play Asuka.

My standard meter building blockstring is:

s.LP [s.MP - s.LP] [s.MP - s.LK] [s.MK - s.MP] CADC.

Here’s a list of things you can do if you preemptively break your strings:

After [s.MP - s.LP]…

… f.MP overhead. The overhead moves Asuka’s body forward for another s.LP [s.MP - s.LP] confirm string.
… df.HK x 3. s.LP gives good frane advantage, keep opponents honest with the low.
… Counter. This is for mashers.

After [s.MP - s.LK]

… CADC Throw. This is a very awkward time to break the string. Not much of an advantage, use sparingly for surprise.
… CADC EX Cancan. They’ll usually react to the dash in with a button, throw tech or stuffer, so hit them with your invincible EX move.
… EX Command Throw. This is my favorite option. They usually don’t hold up-back due to the standard s.MK afterwards. This is a really good option and hits right on the range of EX Command Throw. And if you don’t know, EX version hits both crouching and standing, and I’ll gladly take that 180 dmg anyday.

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In all, you have to take risks, but for the most part, these all are pretty decent risk-reward ratios if you ask me. You won’t get caught too easily with this pressure, at least yet.

Feel free to add any other possibilities for Asuka AND FRAME DATA (which I desperately want D: PLZ) and criticisms of this kind of Offensive Pressure.

The blockstring is good, but CADC out of any move in that string leaves you at -2.

it’s really risky because mashing throw beats the counter, command throw, and almost all of your normals.

Leg Cutter 3rd Hit xx CADC is probably the best frame trap, it is +2. It’s not as rewarding as WtTK, but is easier to use. You can:

-Throw and go for Oki.
-Standing jab into your BnB if they are pressing buttons.
-counter if you smell a reversal coming, (beware of some reversals that are considered airborne from the first few frames).